Why do gallstones appear in the gallbladder

Cholesterol stones form if bile cannot dissolve them. Other types are due to liver disease, infection, or anemia. Microcystic stones do not cause any symptoms, but larger formations clog the bile ducts. This disrupts the natural outflow of bile from the bladder.

The condition is often diagnosed in women because the stones are formed under the influence of estrogen, a female hormone. Other risk factors:

• overweight;
• narrowing of the ducts;
• folic acid deficiency;
• pancreatic insufficiency.

When the ducts are blocked, cholelithiasis develops.

Symptoms of gallstones

The main signs are abdominal pain in the middle or right side, nausea, and vomiting. The pain syndrome may persist for several minutes or hours. Then comes the relief. The attacks are recurring. Alarming symptoms would be high fever, yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin, and very severe pain.

Diagnosis

In Israel in the clinic “MDI Clinic in Israel prescribes different types of tests:

1. Ultrasound, including endoscopic ultrasound.
2. CT.
3. Cholecystography.
4. Cholangiopancreatography.
5. Gastroenterology consultation
6. Blood tests + Urine

And others. The optimal type of diagnosis is determined by taking into account the patient’s symptoms and complaints. Sometimes gallstones are discovered by accident. Then the doctor will recommend a follow-up to track the trend.

At our clinic, you will not only receive high quality diagnostics. The doctor will explain to you in detail the indications for surgery, inform you about possible complications of gallstones. Timely treatment can avoid cholecystitis, sepsis and gallbladder cancer.